On Monday (March 8), Lil Wayne officially began a one-year prison sentence at Riker’s Island for gun possession charges. But with the sentencing being postponed several times prior (due to Wayne’s dental work and then a courthouse fire), it was an emotional ordeal for both his ex-wife Antonia “Toya” Johnson and their 11-year-old daughter Reginae. “It […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fabolous and R&B singer Trey Songz will promote “green” awareness to youth as part of the Be Seen Being Green College Music Tour in Miami. Fabolous and Trey Songz will hit the stage at the James L. Knight Center in April for the green concert, which will be hosted by Homeboy Sandman. […]
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Paul Wall and Chamillionaire will reunite at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) festival during the “Best in Texas” showcase on March 17th in Austin, Texas. The “Best in Texas” showcase, which takes place at La Zona Rosa, is presented by AllHipHop.com and OGPR. The showcase will features a variety of regional […]
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has backed out of a deal with the Aqueduct Entertainment Group to invest in the Aqueduct racino it was revealed yesterday (March 9). According to Crain’s, Jay-Z had an estimated 2% interest in AEG through an entity he has ownership in named Gain Global Investments Network. The racino project has generated a […]
DMX was arrested yesterday (March 9) in Arizona for violating the terms of his parole after being found in possession of cocaine X, real name Earl Simmons, is being detained in a local county jail following his apprehension by the state’s Adult Probation department. The troubled star in less than a year removed from a 90 […]
(AllHipHop News) DMX’s wife Tashera Simmons will reveal the intimate details of her life with the rap star in a new tell all book. Representatives for Tashera Simmons have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a tell all book titled Strength of Woman is in the process of revealing a “not so glamorous life” in the autobiographical […]
(AllHipHop News) Serious criminal charges filed against two Trill Entertainment executives have been dropped according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Melvin Vernell Jr. and Marcus Roach were charged with attempting to murder local rapper Bruce “Beelow” Moore on July 4, 2005, in front of his store, Shop Smart Music and Fashion. Sources told AllHipHop.com that […]
(AllHipHop News) Katt Williams is being sued by a recording studio owner who claims the comedian stiffed him on a $28,600 bill. When the owner attempted to collect from the funny man, things got nasty. Merion Powers filed the lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court, claiming Williams, of Detroit, used his studio to record his […]
(AllHipHop News) Mixtape heavyweight J.Period is continuing his B.I.G.-inspired March 9 Project by collaborating with Hip-Hop video pioneer Ralph McDaniels for the March 9: Video Remix Collection. The ongoing theme of the March 9 Project is answering the hypothetical question of “what would Hip-Hop be like if B.I.G. were still alive?” To that end, the […]
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that singer D’Angelo has pleaded not guilty to charges that he solicited a prostitute. D’Angelo, real name Michael Archer, was arrested last Saturday (March 6) in New York’s Greenwich Village section for propositioning an undercover officer with $40 for sex. Through his management, the acclaimed artist proclaimed his innocence and advised fans […]
Former Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight is in serious debt to the Internal Revenue Service. In January, the IRS re-filed a 2003 lien against the former Death Row co-owner for $6,578,696.31, based on his 1996 tax return. According to court documents related to his child support, Knight currently earns $1,207 per-month. Just last month, a […]
(AllHipHop News) After two separate sentencing delays, New Orleans rap star Lil Wayne was officially sentenced to prison today (March 8th) in Manhattan Criminal Court. Lil Wayne was sentenced to the prison term after the rapper admitted to possessing a loaded .40 caliber handgun that was found on his tour bus after a performance in […]
(AllHipHop.com) Snoop Dogg will merge the genres of Hip-Hop and Comedy this April when Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps team for the limited run tour, “Imagine That!” The pair will link in selected markets and combines their stage show with a story about two night-club performers who end up arrested and have to find their […]
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has signed on the star opposite former 3LW/Cheetah Girl member Adrienne Bailon in the upcoming movie I’m In Love With A Church Girl.The movie is being produced by independent movie company Reverence Gospel Media and directed by Steve Race. Ja Rule will play a big time drug […]
(AllHipHop News) Ron Banks, the legendary lead singer of soul group The Dramatics has died at the age of 58. The Dramatics are best known for their string of R&B hits starting in 1971 with their smash single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” a #3 hit single for Stax/Volt Records. They followed with the #1 […]
(AllHipHop News) Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flames late Friday evening (March 5) in Gary, Indiana. Waka Flocka Flames performed at the World of Skates skating rink. During the event, a fight broke out, prompting security to order all patrons to leave the venue. As 200 teens waited […]
After several back and forth statements from Solar and the Elam family, DJ Premier recently revealed his feelings regarding his old partner Guru and the controversy surrounding him. On his HeadQCourterz radio show last night (March 5), Premier advised that he had previously made no official statements on Guru’s situation, despite numerous quotes over the […]
(AllHipHop News) An argument with a pedestrian in Los Angeles has resulted in prison time for Swedish rapper Dave Monopoly. The 35-year-old entertainer (born David Moses Jassy) was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday (March 4) for second-degree murder and other crimes. The court ruling concluded a case that stemmed from […]
(AllHipHop News) Reports of J-Kwon being missing are false. The rapper spoke on the reaction generated from claims of his alleged disappearance, which was reportedly made public on Wednesday (March 3) by his former record label, Gracie Productions. The label revealed that J-Kwon had disappeared for nearly 30 days and requested help in locating the […]
(AllHipHop News) After years of delay as an artist on Aftermath/Interscope Records, Atlanta rapper Stat Quo is finally on the verge of releasing his highly anticipated album Statlanta. The album, which is slated for May 4th, will be released on Sha Money XL’s Dream Big Ventures, through digital distributor, The Orchard. Stat Quo remained tight […]
